@MizzouMensGolf's Lilliedahl and Walker Named GCAA All-America Scholars
7/21/2016 12:43:00 PM | Men's Golf
Juniors represented the Tigers well both in the classroom and on the course
NORMAN, Okla. - Mizzou Men's Golf juniors Linus Lilliedahl (Sandviken, Sweden) and Euan Walker (Troon, Scotland) were both recognized as Cleveland Golf/Srixon All-America Scholars, it was announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).
Lilliedahl and Walker's dual representation of Mizzou on the All-America Scholar list marks the fourth consecutive year that multiple Tigers have earned the honor. Walker was additionally recognized as the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year following the conclusion of the 2015-16 season.
Head coach Mark Leroux's Tigers regularly handle their business in the classroom, with his squad consistently finishing with one of the top grade-point-averages among Mizzou's sport programs.
Lilliedahl and Walker were part of a total of 212 Division I golfers recognized by the GCAA who were juniors or seniors, participated in 50 percent of their competitive rounds, registered a stroke average under 76.0 and maintained a cumulative GPA above 3.2. Additionally, a recipient must be of high moral character and be in good standing at his college or university.
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Recent Mizzou All-America Scholars
2015-16: Linus Lilliedahl, Euan Walker
2014-15: Wilson Sundvold, Ryan Zech
2013-14: Emilio Cuartero, Hunter Kraus, Ryan Zech
2012-13: Emilio Cuartero, Hunter Kraus
2008-09: Peter Malnati
2007-08: Peter Malnati
2006-07: Shawn Jasper, John Kelly
